M1 CLOSED in both directions as cops respond to ‘ongoing incident’ with drivers saying they’ve been ‘stuck for hours’

A MAJOR motorway has been partially closed with drivers “stuck for hours” as cops respond to an incident.

The M1 is currently closed in both directions at junction 13 due to an ongoing “police led incident”, said Bedfordshire Police.

Large queues building up on the M1 after a police-led incidentNational Highways The M1 is currently closed in both directions at junction 13National Highways

Cops urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

Photos show long queues of traffic after the busy sections of the M1 was closed in both directions.

Some drivers have reported being stuck in queues “for hours” on Saturday night.

Motorists are being told to expect delays and diversion routes have been published by National Highways.

National Highways Traffic Officers are in attendance to assist with traffic management.

Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion symbol on road signs.

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time, said National Highways.

Motorists have been asked to plan ahead, re-route or even delay their journeys.

National Highways said the following diversion routes are in place:

From the M1, J12 exit slip road, go onto the A5120 northeast to Westoning.

Continue on the A5120, through Westoning to the A5120/Steppingley Road roundabout.

At the A5120/Steppingley Road roundabout take the second exit onto Steppingley Road. Continue on Steppingley Road past Flitwick Railway Station and merge onto Fordfield Road.

Continue on Fordfield Road to the A507/Fordfield Road Crossroads. At the crossroads keep right onto the A507 Ridgemont by-pass.

Continue straight over Station Road and Salford Road roundabouts and merge onto the A421 Bedford Road.

Continue on the A421 Bedford Road and re-join the M1 at Junction 13.